Full-Time (non-tenure track) EFL Position at Sogang University

The General Education English Program (GEEP) at Sogang University (Seoul, South Korea) is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates to join our faculty. GEEP offers full-credit required and elective courses within the general curriculum of the university. The starting date is at the end of August, 2013.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should ideally be native English speakers with relevant educational background and experience. Korean citizens with native fluency in English will also be considered. An MA degree in TESOL/TEFL, English, or a closely related field is required. Applicants with other MA degrees plus TESOL/TEFL certification will also be considered.
DUTIES
Teach 5 classes (15 credits) per semester. Candidates will be required to teach Freshmen English courses and one or two other credit courses (writing, culture, public speaking, business English, literature, etc.). For all courses, you are expected to keep class records, hold office hours (5 hours per week), assist with placement testing, attend meetings, and participate in faculty projects. Actual class time is 15 hours per week.
SALARY
First year: 2.6 to 3.1 million won per month, depending on qualifications and experience
BENEFITS
National health insurance
Paid summer and winter vacations
Housing assistance (for non-Koreans citizens only)
Severance pay is available at the rate of one month’s salary for each year completed
-Winter vacation is from late December to late February, and summer vacation is from late June to late August. There is no required teaching during these times.
-Studio apartments are available on campus for up to two years from the start of employment at a discounted rate (50%; 300,000 won per month). Alternatively, for those choosing to live off campus, the school will provide a loan of 10 million won for key deposit.
Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
TO APPLY
Please send the following documents by mail to the address below:
• A cover letter and CV/resume
• Photocopies of all degrees and transcripts
• A photocopy of the first page of your passport and Korean Alien Registration Card (if you have one)
• 2 letters of recommendations from previous employers with contact information
Eun Sung Park
General Education English Program (J809)
Sogang University
35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu,
Seoul 212-742, South Korea
The application deadline is Friday April 12, 2013. No email applications will be accepted. Interviews will be held during the week of April 22-26, and Skype interviews are available for candidates residing outside of Korea. Candidates invited for an interview should be prepared to provide a short video demo of their teaching.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.sogang.ac.kr/english (university website)
http://geep.sogang.ac.kr/ (program website)Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Professor Jason Kifer at kiferjason@gmail.com